Maintenance Operations Manager

GG12

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

Job Accountabilities

The Maintenance Operations Manager is advisor to the Maintenance Squadron Commander (MSC) and is responsible for providing advice on all Maintenance and Technical aspects of the SBDCP weapons platforms and systems deployed at King Abdul Aziz Airbase (KAAB).

This includes all decisions relating to the Safety and Continuing Airworthiness of the Fleet.

He is also responsible to the Senior Maintenance & Training Manager for providing functional direction and guidance, exercising duty of care, welfare and discipline of the CMS personnel

The role will work alongside a Maintenance Support Manager (MSM) who will provide support for all aspects of Maintenance and for the management and welfare of the CMS personnel

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Incumbent should have aircraft maintenance experience, in-Kingdom supervisory experience at Superintendent grade on Tornado.
• The job holder will have extensive experience associated with aircraft maintenance in the operational environment, with Tornado experience essential.
• The applicant must have attended a military command or staff training or equivalent commensurate to working with and giving advice to his counterpart.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent standard in an Aerospace or Engineering discipline.
• Proven management, leadership and administrative skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving abilities and set & direct work to a rapid and safe conclusion.
• Experienced in implementing continuous improvement by using systematic managerial techniques.
• Experienced in using manual and computerised records management and data collection.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of RSAF management principles as detailed in RSAF Instruction 4-7166-1 series.
• Must have a demonstrable ability for a high level of staff work, including staff papers, report writing, presentation delivery and be able to demonstrate the ability to prepare high quality RSAF correspondence for submission to senior higher level Head Quarters Staff.
• Must be computer literate and have a sound knowledge of the Microsoft office suite.
• Must be fully conversant with Miro Gold and Miro Gold procedures.
  
  

Expatriate Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

Saudi National Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.